1
as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning
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Recent Examples of consummation
The third response is a full-throated embrace of the apocalyptic worldview—one that divides the world into good and evil, vilifies opponents, and pushes the battle for ultimate justice to its violent consummation.
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Alison McQueen, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2016
Every bit as compelling as that affirmative case for consummation of the deal is the imperative of avoiding the strategic and economic costs of rejection.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of a business combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
The end of the encounter would be the literal consummation of the couple’s mind games: Romy would orgasm.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alison McQueen, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2016
Every bit as compelling as that affirmative case for consummation of the deal is the imperative of avoiding the strategic and economic costs of rejection.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of a business combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
The end of the encounter would be the literal consummation of the couple’s mind games: Romy would orgasm.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation
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Weak Hero Class 2’s ending: Si-Eun’s master plan Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min, Lee Min-jae as Go Hyuntak Darae Lee/Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 builds to a massive showdown between the members of the Union and the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, by the time the ending — easy, predictable, full of hope — rolls around, the story is already fading from memory.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The same realization has bubbled up around marine reptiles.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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The realization that one extinct ant species in the genus used to live in the Caribbean has brought a fresh heap of questions for researchers to answer.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Today’s sentence is the culmination of justice, but this is not the final chapter of Kyhara’s life story.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The yeehaw agenda continues to sweep the nation as many of us prepare our best Americana looks for Beyoncé’s tour, which embodies the culmination of our sudden cultural interest in Black cowboys.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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The missive from the White House has drawn criticism from former service members who argue that scrubbing such achievements distorts military history.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This vision is not just a possibility but a necessity, unlocking myriad benefits that ripple across personal growth, social interactions, and academic achievements.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The first teaser trailer for the finale also sees the return of another familiar character in the series: Taylor Swift.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Paramount didn’t report viewership throughout the run of Season 3 besides its premiere, which hit just over 2 million viewers, but that was counted over its opening weekend rather than the full week of viewership being counted for the finale.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Consummation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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